Courses

    Explore, discuss, debate and develop deeper understanding of Heavy metal. Included are study of musical style characteristics and lyrical content, innovative performers, unifying elements of Heavy Metal culture and the diversity within it, and its role in the larger Rock and societal contexts. Issues of gender, religion, and sexuality in the Heavy Metal construct area also discussed.

    Studies the musics, dances, and cultures of various peoples of Africa. Includes African diaspora music and Afro-pop. Formerly EMUS 4012. Prerequisites: College of Music (MUSCU) majors are excluded from this course.
    Surveys the various tools and techniques in the field of music technology. Topics include an introduction to basic synthesis, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) sequencing, audio sequencing, digital signal processing, music notation, and a historical perspective on electronic music. Prerequisites: College of Music (MUSCU) majors are excluded from this course.
    Exploration of issues, techniques and tools of music technology. Topics vary from term to term and may include: interactive system for performance, teaching, and learning; computer music instrument design; digital synthesis and signal processing; music in intermedia; sound design and analysis. Lectures and work sessions will support student projects. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. For non-music majors only. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 4081 or MUEL 4081 (minimum grade D-). College of Music (MUSCU) majors are excluded from this course.

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